So..it's been almost a year since the announcement. Alexa integration guys?
I'm totally cool with you taking time to get it right. But it was August of last year you announced Alexa integration. I've had an Echo for a while and honestly it is easier to tell it to play something, even if the sound is inferior to my play:5.
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https://www.cnet.com/news/sonos-lays-out-terms-for-voice-control-ahead-of-alexa-skill/
I wonder how well integrated the Alexa Voice Remote will be? Will the hard buttons control Sonos when the stream is being pulled directly to a Sonos device? I would guess so, since voice control will have all the same functionality. $30 for a remote with push button voice, for rooms where the Dot can't hear you...
https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Voice-Remote-Amazon-Echo/dp/B01E9AHU8Q
https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Voice-Remote-Amazon-Echo/dp/B01E9AHU8Q
With virtually everyone walking around with a smartphone (or smartwatches, alternatively) in their pocket these days I am actually hoping for a concept where your phone's mic is being used as the main voice recognition interface. Just speculating, it would come handy though.
We have to be careful not to oversimplify what is being done by these voice control devices.
Not only is there a question of the quality of the microphone (Echo's have 7 mics for a reason), but the variety of the built-in microphones vary so much that it's actually quite tricky.
Eventually, the technology will probably get there, but it's probably not right around the corner just yet.
And here I thought it was because you really, really, really, really wanted to express your disapproval of CasaTunes. Lol
I think you're off by two days. 🙂 My bet is on Monday 8/28, the first business day after the short-term confidentiality is lifted on whatever Sonos product was submitted to the FCC back in April. They'll announce that new product, whatever it may be, and hopefully we'll at least get an update, if not some beta or release, of the Alexa functionality.
I'm thinking the release will be early November, for marketing reasons. A late summer release won't still any thunder from Apple's homepod release.
CasaTunes took the cheap and clunky route, using an Alexa skill. "Alexa, ask CasaTunes to...". That will get old very, very quickly. Sonos' deep integration is taking a good while, but will be far less clunky to use.
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
CasaTunes took the cheap and clunky route, using an Alexa skill. "Alexa, ask CasaTunes to...". That will get old very, very quickly. Sonos' deep integration is taking a good while, but will be far less clunky to use.
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
CasaTunes took the cheap and clunky route, using an Alexa skill. "Alexa, ask CasaTunes to...". That will get old very, very quickly. Sonos' deep integration is taking a good while, but will be far less clunky to use.
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
CasaTunes took the cheap and clunky route, using an Alexa skill. "Alexa, ask CasaTunes to...". That will get old very, very quickly. Sonos' deep integration is taking a good while, but will be far less clunky to use.
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
I'm placing bets on an Aug 30th rollout, at least in public beta; one year post-announcement. Any takers?
http://www.cepro.com/article/casatunes_voice_control_amazon_alexa
[quote=jgatie]
I won't be holding my breath.
Though I'm not too shabby at static apnoe diving I wouldn't. ;)
There are ways to identify me through my registered email address, which is also used to manage my own Sonos system.
But frankly I believe Sonos support has other things to do.
I won't be holding my breath.
Though I'm not too shabby at static apnoe diving I wouldn't. ;)
There are ways to identify me through my registered email address, which is also used to manage my own Sonos system.
But frankly I believe Sonos support has other things to do.
[quote=jgatie]
I won't be holding my breath.
Though I'm not too shabby at static apnoe diving I wouldn't. ;)
There are ways to identify me through my registered email address, which is also used to manage my own Sonos system.
But frankly I believe Sonos support has other things to do.
I won't be holding my breath.
Though I'm not too shabby at static apnoe diving I wouldn't. ;)
There are ways to identify me through my registered email address, which is also used to manage my own Sonos system.
But frankly I believe Sonos support has other things to do.
with the news/rumors that amazon will soon release a skill for echo multi room function, I thinking / hoping Sonos will also release the much awaited Amazon/Sonos integration.....
I thought I spelled it out quite clearly; the claim you are a former employee of Sonos and Amazon. I find those claims a crock, and demand proof.
With virtually everyone walking around with a smartphone (or smartwatches, alternatively) in their pocket these days I am actually hoping for a concept where your phone's mic is being used as the main voice recognition interface. Just speculating, it would come handy though.
A big part of the appeal of Echo's and the like, for me anyway, is that I don't have to pick anything up or push any buttons before I give my voice command. I don't want my phone to be always on me. As well, I want my kids and guests to be able to utilize voice commands without me handing over a phone or tablet to them.
With virtually everyone walking around with a smartphone (or smartwatches, alternatively) in their pocket these days I am actually hoping for a concept where your phone's mic is being used as the main voice recognition interface. Just speculating, it would come handy though.
Could a mod please verify that the poster passop is a former Sonos employee? Otherwise, I find his claim questionable at best, unless he sold Kindles and Sonos at Best Buy.
Apart from the debacle which Sonos created with its' cumbersome surround sound implementation, what would the Echo multiroom concept be lacking other than stereo pairing setup capability and eventual integration of further 3rd party audio sources like TuneIn, AppleMusic et al?
Grouping dedicated players with each other sounds exactly as what made Sonos famous in the first place.
Besides pairing and bonding, there is also alarm features and integration with smart hubs and such, for me at least. For many people, there won't be any difference in features they really care about.. Those same people may be just as happy with 5 dots as they would be with 5 PLAY:5s. But those people were never really Sonos customers to begin with, I imagine, so what difference does it make?
Looking at it differently, part of the reason why the echo has taken off, while Google Home not so much, is because echo dots are cheap. Now, I expect the Homepod to do well despite it's price point, but because people love Apple, not because it's the best product. I honestly don't think Amazon would do as well at the same price point because people don't buy everything with an Amazon label on it.
So, I'd agree with others that say Amazon will do what it takes to control the market, but I don't think they are planning to replace Sonos unless they have to.
Somewhat of an aside, but I don't really care for the idea of having all my speakers having voice assistant mics on them. One mic per room is the way to go, while I want multiple speakers. The tech may even prove, but it's already a little frustrating when I talk to the kitchen echo and my bedroom echo responds. I don't want have echo's/alexa's (one for each speaker) listening to me.
I do not, however, Amazon's Echo devices seem to aim especially for owners of home automation systems, whereas Sonos' core competencies excel in Music, Music, Music.
Amazon's aim is to maintain market share in digital assistants.[...]
Home automation systems and digital assistants are two sides of the same coin; for me, at least.
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